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fermata

The correct spelling is fermata.

How to pronounce fermata

/fɜːˈmɑːtə/
noun

IPA: /fɜːˈmɑːtə/

Say it like: Fer-mat-a

The correct spelling is fermata. The holding of a note or rest for longer than its usual duration; also the notation of such a prolongation, usually represented as a dot with a semi-circle above or below it, wr…

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.The holding of a note or rest for longer than its usual duration; also the notation of such a prolongation, usually represented as a dot with a semi-circle above or below it, written above or below the prolonged note or rest.

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